Financial Aid Handbook

Relevant to: students

This article contains information considered accurate at the time of publishing. Technology updates, changes in University security practices, and/or policies and procedures may affect the information in this article - updates to articles are scheduled on a periodic basis and will address any required changes.

Introduction

This handbook contains links to articles that will help students with self-service financial aid topics from how to apply, check for and submit supplemental requirements, accept awards, and appeal awards.

Applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships

Apply for Financial Aid – Information on FAFSA and NYS TAP.

Apply for Scholarships – refer to this link when checking the status of your scholarship applications and note their deadlines.

Apply for the NYS APTS grant – For Part Time registration only.

Financial Aid Notifications and Messages

Check Your Financial Aid Messages – private content of these messages requires that you log into MySUNYEmpire.

Outstanding Supplemental Financial Aid Requirements

View Additional Requirements
If Selected for FAFSA Verification Requirement
Request Your Tax Return Transcript
Request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS

Viewing and Accepting Your Award

View Your Financial Aid Award and Accept Your Direct Loans

Complete Entrance Counseling and Sign the Master Promissory Note

Appeals

Special Condition and Professional Judgment Appeal